How many slices are there in a loaf of bread? Why do people skip over the first slice of bread?

Question

I always buy loaves of bread regular size, and never knew exactly how many slices are there, it not a dozen, like eggs.Also, I too skip over the first slice,why?

Answer 1

I counted one time, a brand new unopened loaf of Safeway white bread. Not counting crusts, it came to 21. I thought that was odd. And I always skip the first slice because I'm lousy at sealing the bag again. Kind of like being in a store and I never pick the first magazine in the rack. I don't know why.

Answer 2

I most certainly do skip the first dang slice of bread in a new loaf!

Answer 3

I think Wonder Bread has 22 slices (they used to advertise it as "22 slices fresh") I am not sure because I make my own or buy real bread now. I leave both ends till last because I think the crust helps keep the rest of the loaf from drying out as quickly.

Bert

Answer 4

Usually 18-20 for Italian bread.

Answer 5

That is a hard question.